One of the most important things 5th graders can make sure to master in order to be ready for the Middle School is to know their math facts, especially multiplication. If you are able to practice multiplication tables with your child they should be learning their facts as fast as they know their name!
Math Resources:
You could print some flash cards if you do not already have a deck at home. If you have any difficulty printing please feel free to contact me.
Math Resources:
You could print some flash cards if you do not already have a deck at home. If you have any difficulty printing please feel free to contact me.
http://multiplication.com/flashcards.htm
Here are some fun games to practice multiplication tables at home:
http://www.multiplication.com/games/play/car-wash
Here is a new website that is a GREAT tool for parents to help teach the multiplication tables!
http://www.multiplication.com/help/teaching-help
Here is a website to help teach your child the Order of Operations in math. We will get to this later in the year!
http://www.mathsisfun.com/operation-order-pemdas.html
http://www.softschools.com/math/order_of_operations/games/
Once they have the idea they could practice using this fun game:
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/orderops.htm
Literacy Resources:
Here is an awesome website to help kids enjoy reading poetry and understand the different forms of poetry.
http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/staff/boldtkatherine/ReadingFun3-6/ReadingFun_Poetry.htm
Here is an interactive website that gives examples for you to help your child practice spelling words.
http://www2.sd5.k12.mt.us/elrod/multiage/Spelling.html
Here are two useful resources to check for a "just right reading level" based on the NWEA scores and 5th grade level chapter books:
To find out if my text is at the just right level I can check the site
https://lexile.com/about-lexile/grade-equivalent/grade-equivalent-chart/
If I need an idea for a great book, I can check:
http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/5th-grade-reading-list